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So you want to be… a Social Media Coordinator
In the next instalment of our new career series, 'So you want to be...', we speak with ISV's social media coordinator Lauren Finadri.
Getting kids to talk about their emotions
How can we teach our children about their emotions so they can build resilience? Elizabeth Westrupp and Christiane Kehoe offer four ideas.
So you want to be…an Ecologist
Is your student looking for career ideas? In the first of an occasional series, Natalie Moutafis talks with people in different careers about their jobs. Here, she discovers what it's like to work with the natural environment.
Take the challenge and become a word conscious parent
You can help your child develop a rich vocabulary, opening up a world of learning and development, writes Diane Bourke. She offers ideas, from choosing the right picture books to word games.
Dr Judith Locke: When one child shines more brightly than the others
What happens when one child excels in some areas more than their siblings? As Dr Judith Locke explains, we can help children to feel good about themselves regardless.
Your child’s champion: Ways to be an effective parent advocate
Parents whose child has additional needs may need to advocate for the support they need. Dr Deborah Trengove explains what you can do.
All you need for back to school 2023
Heading back to school – or starting school – can create excitement and anxiety for some young people. Here are our most popular articles to help your family navigate this time of year.
Dreaming big: How your teen can reset their sleep cycle for success
Teens need to reset their sleeping times now to be ready for school, writes Andrew Fuller. He gives them a step-by-step guide to make it happen.
The best of The Parents Website 2022
From how to help teens beat the procrastination trap to a brave parenting experiment in banning TV, we've selected our 'best of' articles from the past year.